Hollywood Casino Joliet News

Change can always be a frightening thing, especially at first, but when it comes to a casino-resort, the additions always seem to have the customer in mind.

Here, Casino City's Dan Ippolito takes a look at 10 casinos that have launched, announced or unveiled an opening or expansion since our last edition.

The $185 million Illinois casino replaces the former riverboat property that operated on the shores of the Des Plaines River since 1992.

The 56th World Series of Poker is officially upon us and we already have the first bracelet awarded.

PENN’s newest casino is scheduled to open nearly six months ahead of the company’s originally scheduled construction timeline.

The entirely new land-based casino and entertainment facility will replace the company’s nearby riverboat casino when completed.

The 12-date show will bring its way to Hollywood Casinos in Joliet, Illinois, and Maryland Heights, Missouri.

The transaction, including the creation of the new master lease, is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be effective January 1, 2023.

Bettors made $369.1 million in wagers at Illinois’ retail and online sportsbooks in July, down 22.5% from $476.5 million in June.

The Illinois Gaming Board has communicated to the State of Illinois' casinos that their facilities must suspend gambling operations at the conclusion of the gaming day on Thursday, 19 November 2020.

The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the company’s three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal operations throughout Illinois.

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.

Per an order from the Illinois Gaming Board, the three Penn National casinos in the state must temporarily suspend operations for 14 days, beginning Monday as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

With the launch of BetRivers Sportsbook today at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, the Prairie State became the 15th U.S. state to introduce legal sports betting.

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., will acquire nearly all of Pinnacle's real estate properties, and the properties will be spun off into separate property and operating companies.

Wayne Smith has been named General Manager of Hollywood Casino Joliet effective in early January 2012.

Destroyed by fire while being renovated in 2008, the renamed Hollywood Casino Joliet's new entertainment pavilion will reopen this month.

Damaged after a fire in 2009, the renamed Hollywood Casino Joliet's reopening will take place a week earlier than envisioned.

Empress, to be rebranded as Hollywood Casino, will hold job fair this month.

News brief: The Illinois casino was shut down after a fire destroyed the pavilion building that houses restaurants and shops in March.